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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 280,113.60, 420,170.40 and 93,100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 280,113.60, 420,170.40 and 93,100.80 is: 139,651.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    280,113.60 : 420,170.40 = 93,100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    280,113.60/420,170.40 = 93,100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    280,113.60x = 420,170.40 × 93,100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    280,113.60x = 39,118,200,376.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,118,200,376.32/280,113.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,651.20

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